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Annual Tuition

Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))

Need-Based Financial Aid

CathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)
Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)

Merit Scholarships

CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

Included in Tuition

CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
O'ConnellNot Published

Income Eligibility

CathedralNot Published
Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.
O'ConnellNot Published

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	472	80
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.8:1	4.5:1
Mass	Daily	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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